In a recent social media post, Elon Musk claimed that his satellite internet service, Starlink, is restricted from operating in South Africa because he is “not Black.” This declaration has been met with emphatic denials from South African officials, who insist that the issue lies not with Musk’s race but with regulatory compliance.
Yet more anti-Black rhetoric from an administration intent on spreading transnational discord.
Musk’s journey began in Pretoria, South Africa, where he attended school before migrating to the United States at age 17. Currently the world’s richest man and top adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump, Musk championed one of Trump’s first actions as president—suspending U.S. aid to South Africa, citing concerns over its land reform policies and the nation’s genocide case against Israel at the World Court.
Racial tensions have been at the forefront of the Trump administration’s agenda—and Musk appears to be intent on bringing his home country to its knees if it does not bend to his will.
Karen Hunter and Roderick Morrow discuss Musk’s outlandish claims in this clip.
